The Straits Times - November 24, 2024
The Straits Times - November 24, 2024
Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Read The Straits Times along with 9,000+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription View catalog
1 Month $9.99
1 Year$99.99 $49.99
$4/month
Subscribe only to The Straits Times
Buy this issue $1.99
In this issue
November 24, 2024
PAP must keep representing all S'poreans, earn strong mandate in GE: DPM Heng
Challenges ahead mean party needs to strengthen country's cohesion, he says
3 mins
New measures being taken to raise quality of SkillsFuture courses
Training courses with low ratings are being weeded out and held to higher standards by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), as part of efforts to raise the quality of such programmes.
4 mins
Peregrine falcon nest documented for first time in downtown S'pore
Located on the 34th floor of its Chulia Street headquarters, OCBC's premier private client centre caters to high-net-worth clients—those who have at least $1 million in deposits or investments with the bank.
3 mins
Tributes pour in for outgoing party chief Lee Hsien Loong at PAP awards dinner
He led the move to turn S'pore into a smart nation, shaped a caring society: DPM Heng
4 mins
Bank officer steps in to help man from losing life savings
When a man in his 60s transferred $70,000 to another bank account and wanted to withdraw the rest of his life savings of more than $600,000, a DBS Bank officer stepped in.
3 mins
Beware of surge in parcel delivery scams: Police
With the year-end sale season round the corner, online shoppers will need to guard against a surge in parcel delivery phishing scams, which may involve conmen posing as SingPost.
1 min
‘We couldn’t save her from herself’
The Protection from Scams Bill was introduced in Parliament on Nov 11, and will give the police powers to control the bank accounts of stubborn scam victims. Nadine Chua speaks to bank and police officers on the difficulties in convincing some people that they are being scammed.
4 mins
Johor's higher wages plan to lure locals to SEZ needs teeth to work
New regulations or financial incentives required for firms to pay more, say experts
4 mins
Make tough family talks simple & practical
Sudden death of her uncle prompted her to talk about legacy planning with her mum. Her approach?
3 mins
Curbing social media usage among children: Views from Asia
Australia's proposed ban on social media usage by children under 16—which would be a world first—is likely to be studied by other countries that are also combating a rise in screen addiction among the youth. The Sunday Times looks at the experiences of five countries in Asia with social media, and the steps they have taken or are exploring to protect children.
8 mins
SWITCHING OFF SOCIALS Is Australia's planned ban for under-16s a simplistic solution to a complex issue?
Is Australia's planned ban for under-16s a simplistic solution to a complex issue?
4 mins
Maga dream team
President-elect Donald Trump's provocative picks presage an unpredictable era
5 mins
Trump chooses pro-union Republican for labour secretary
WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate outgoing US Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labour Department, choosing a Republican whose unusually pro-union record has rankled some of his business allies.
2 mins
Prominent investor tapped for Treasury, capping long drama
President-elect Donald Trump on Nov 22 said he will nominate prominent investor Scott Bessent as US Treasury secretary, ending days of twists that saw high-profile candidates pitted against one another for the Cabinet position with vast influence over economic, regulatory and international affairs.
3 mins
Musk's model mother lauded as celebrity in China
Even as Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk is set to become a more controversial figure in China as part of Donald Trump's administration, his mother is still a clear-cut favorite in the country.
3 mins
Higher premiums loom for patients in Indonesia
Measure may be needed as national insurer faces a $1.69b deficit in 2024, says its chief
3 mins
US bribery charges linked to one contract only: Adani Group CFO
NEW DELHI - A US bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green Energy that makes up some 10 per cent of its business, and no other firms in the conglomerate are accused of wrongdoing, the group's chief financial officer (CFO) said on Nov 23.
1 min
Philippine V-P says she would have Marcos assassinated if she were killed
Philippine security agencies stepped up safety protocols on Nov 23 after Vice-President Sara Duterte said she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated if she were killed.
2 mins
PM Wong congratulates new Mauritian premier
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 21 congratulated Mauritian leader Navinchandra Ramgoolam on his recent general election victory and appointment as prime minister.
1 min
Jakarta governor race: Opposition-backed candidate leads in poll
JAKARTA - A candidate backed by Indonesia's opposition has taken the lead in the pivotal race for Jakarta governor less than a week before the regional elections, according to the latest survey.
1 min
Ottawa denies it has evidence linking Modi to Violence in Canada
Canada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations that they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, denied it had evidence Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was linked to violence on its soil.
1 min
HK turns the page on troubled chapter as national security case concludes
With tough new law discouraging activism, focus turns to bread-and-butter concerns
5 mins
US bars imports from more Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour
The US said on Nov 22 that it is barring imports from dozens more China-based companies - ranging from businesses in the metals to food industries - citing worries over forced labour.
1 min
Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said on Nov 22 that Russia would keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and had a stock ready for use, while Ukraine said it was already at work to develop air systems to counter the weapon.
2 mins
Protests as Russia claims emissions in annexed Ukraine regions
BAKU, Azerbaijan - Russia has included the territories it occupies in Ukraine in its recent greenhouse gas inventory report to the UN, drawing protests from Kyiv officials and activists at the COP29 climate summit this week.
2 mins
Powerful Israeli air strike kills 11 in central Beirut
Attack using bunker-busting missiles is 4th strike this week targeting city's central area
2 mins
Where connections brew
New heritage gallery celebrates the evolution of local coffee shop culture
3 mins
USB ports on buses use low voltage that cuts electrocution risk: LTA
The USB charging ports on public buses here are of significantly lower voltage, which greatly reduces the likelihood of electrocution, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said.
1 min
DREAM HOME, NIGHTMARE CONTRACTOR
Contractor uncontactable after being paid over $152,000 in deposits for penthouse renovation
3 mins
French cheese product recalled due to contamination fears: SFA
A French cheese product is being recalled due to possible contamination with a bacterium that can cause diarrhoea.
1 min
14 people arrested following anti-vice raids in S'pore, Hong Kong
Fourteen people were arrested for vice-related activities after multiple locations in Singapore and Hong Kong were raided by the cities' respective police forces over 17 days.
1 min
OCBC to make quantum leap as next-gen tech evolves
Bank aims to train about 100 employees in quantum computing over next 3 years
3 mins
No more sugar rush: How did I lose my sweet tooth?
Writer reflects on how she no longer craves the sweets she liked, but thinks it's better this way - to keep diabetes at bay.
5 mins
Rattled by a retirement budget dry run. But it was a fruitful exercise
The writer tried to stick to a fake budget, and the experience turned out to be an emotional roller coaster
4 mins
How do parents reduce screen time without scream time?
We can do better as a family when it comes to discipline and communication. Managing emotions is key.
5 mins
Parents lie to kids all the time, but they should think twice first
Before lying becomes a habit, it's worth dwelling upon the reasons for doing so and considering whether a different approach would work better.
4 mins
Geopolitics, 'toiletgate', and drama: Chess is colourful and complex
Chess is often used as a metaphor for other things. Politicians and diplomats supposedly play \"3D chess\" when they negotiate treaties, football coaches do it too.
4 mins
What to budget before you 'BTO' with would-be spouse
Assess your financial readiness, including savings, income stability, debt obligations
7 mins
When debt causes couples to break up
As far as marriage vows go, it is debt, and not just death, that routinely causes couples to part.
3 mins
Why a scam added to a debt-laden couple's woes
Couple's apparent overspending eats into their divorce settlement
5 mins
Bankruptcy can give some debtors a second chance
Many people avoid filing for bankruptcy out of shame and embarrassment around their financial circumstances, because they receive poor advice or because they're too proud.
4 mins
Shopping vintage by design – and scoring
True grit, patience and much luck needed when scouring vintage clothing stores
4 mins
Better conduct in insurance sales is for long-term protection
Whatever they are called, insurance agents, financial advisers, brokers and even banks all play the role of a middleman.
3 mins
Growing his money to have more time with his family
Finance exec says returns from investments give people more time to do the things they love
4 mins
LEONG MA BISCUIT DOES NOT CRUMBLE
Jockey lost whip at crucial time, but trainer Ismadi's horse responds to hands and heels
2 mins
The Ghost is not frightened by male rivals
Nov 24 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
3 mins
Mazzulla powers flat Celtics to Cup win
MIAMI - The Boston Celtics struggled on Nov 22, but had their emotionally charged coach Joe Mazzulla to thank for.
2 mins
Yapp pockets belief after winning star-studded event
After months of struggling with self-doubt, Singapore's top pool player Aloysius Yapp finally won an individual event on the World Nine-ball Tour (WNT) on Nov 22, when he beat German Moritz Neuhausen 13-6 in the International 9-Ball Open final.
2 mins
TOUCH ON VARIOUS SKILLS
In a special series, Play of the Month, The Sunday Times' sports desk will dive into a sport. Every month this year, an expert in a sport will provide tips on how to play and get better at it. The November spotlight is on touch rugby.
3 mins
RUSSELL ON POLE WITH LATE DASH
It's the 4th one in his career; Verstappen is 5th on grid just ahead of rival Norris
2 mins
Yin grateful to fans on the side of the angel
MIAMI - Angel Yin was thankful for a supportive crowd, as she carried a two-shot lead into the weekend at the LPGA Tour Championship after posting a three-under 69 on Nov 22 in Naples, Florida.
2 mins
Two gentle, polite, bright men wait to wrestle on a board
The brightly-lit, mirrored rooms in the bowels of the Capitol Theatre are where actors prepare. Put on make-up. Slip into character. Rehearse their lines. Now in these rooms sit two men who are performers of another kind.
3 mins
MARESCA MAKES WINNING RETURN
Fernandez stars to give Chelsea boss victory over former club, signal intent to challenge
2 mins
Team effort drives Dutch to first Davis Cup final
An inspired Netherlands team made Davis Cup history on Nov 22, as they put their nation into the final for the first time with a 2-0 defeat of Germany.
2 mins
'DREAMER' AMORIM TO BRING BACK GLORY DAYS
New manager believes he is the 'right guy in the right moment' to restore United to the top
3 mins
Hard slog ahead as new United boss aware of huge task
Ipswich at Portman Road on Nov 24 is the beginning of the latest attempt to revive Manchester United, as Ruben Amorim mans the dugout after a lead time of almost a month.
2 mins
Slot wary of slip-up at Saints before big week
LONDON - Arne Slot said he cannot be distracted by Liverpool's upcoming showdowns with Real Madrid and Manchester City, as the injury-hit English Premier League leaders visit struggling Southampton on Nov 24.
2 mins
PIECES FALLING INTO PLACE
World champ Ding is reviewing games as excitement builds for challenger Gukesh
3 mins
World No. 1 hopes freestyle chess boosts game's profile
Magnus Carlsen has done it all in chess – the world No. 1 player has won five world titles, five world rapid golds, seven world blitz crowns and is the reigning World Cup champion.
3 mins
Coping with LONELINESS
Singaporeans are braving the post-pandemic persistence of loneliness by making Al friends, hanging out with strangers or simply making peace with solitude
10+ mins
Can I find joy in grief?
Let's Talk About Death is a five-episode docuseries that follows several millennials and their loved ones as they navigate end-of-life planning.
1 min
Click, print and profit
More young Singaporeans are building on 3D printing to start side hustles, with some earning up to $10,000 a month
6 mins
Gourmet finds in Macau
This cultural melting pot has more to offer than gambling and Portuguese egg tarts
1 min
A love letter to the bilingual book
My love affair with the bilingual book began with a volume of poems by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, which I bought as a teenager from Carousell.
2 mins
New novel a shadow of Haruki Murakami's older, better works
The prose in The City And Its Uncertain Walls is so repetitive, it robs the phrases of any enchantment they might once have had
3 mins
Community ties and characters anchor The Long Water
A teenage boy, Daniel, goes missing.
2 mins
Environmental activist loves scoring deals at second-hand bookstores
Who: Woo Qiyun, 27, is better known as the environmental activist behind the Instagram account @theweirdandwild.
2 mins
The Light Between Us dimmed by poor execution and editing
It does not bode well that on the first page of the story proper, there is an error.
3 mins
A taste of the Middle East
From Yemeni rice dishes to Syrian shawarma, Middle Eastern fare is adding spice to the food scene here
5 mins
Hawker food with less sodium – can you tell the difference?
Some hawkers have cut down on salt in their food and customers are not complaining
7 mins
Pop Mart to take action against unauthorized use of Labubu in food
Food retailers riding on the hype over Labubu to sell edible products fashioned after the monster character with serrated teeth may have bitten off more than they can chew.
3 mins
K-DRAMA FOR MENTAL HEALTH
If you have ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like Squid Game (2021) or Crash Landing On You (2019 to 2020), one Korean-American expert has good news: It has likely improved your mental health.
3 mins
The Straits Times Newspaper Description:
Publisher: SPH Media Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Unlock your access to award-winning journalism on Singapore and the world. With bureaus in major cities around the world, The Straits Times correspondents bring world news to readers on a Singapore platter, helping them appreciate world events from a Singaporean perspective.
Cancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
Digital Only
